CLOUD SECURITY
“Reactive measures alone are insufficient to safeguard against the myriad of cyberattacks that constantly threaten operations ”
SIMON CROCKER SENIOR DIRECTOR – SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ( WESTERN EUROPE ), PALO ALTO NETWORKS
Simon points to recent disruption caused by the cybercriminal group LockBit as an example , highlighting the need for organisations to stay one step ahead of these threats .
“ By adopting a proactive stance , organisations can anticipate potential vulnerabilities and implement preemptive measures to mitigate risks .
They need to consider how quickly they can identify the impact and scale of a vulnerability within their environment , patch and relaunch applications , and pull back within the CI / CD pipeline .”
Moreover , regulatory bodies are pushing for stringent cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and uphold best practices . The EU ’ s NIS2 ( Network and Information Security ) Directive aims to introduce laws to boost cybersecurity across the European Union , and all relevant organisations are expected to comply by the end of this year .
“ Taking a proactive approach to make operations cyber-resilient ensures that organisations remain compliant with relevant regulations , avoiding potential legal and financial penalties .”
Building a comprehensive cloudbased cyber resilience strategy To be proactive when it comes to building security initiatives , organisations
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